Our Mission and Vision

The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) is the leading professional association for health, safety and environmental practitioners in Canada. CSSE shapes the safety profession in Canada by working collaboratively with its members and partners. This is done by providing timely and relevant safety information and developing safety professionals. We collaborate with industry, governmental agencies, and other safety organizations to promote a greater awareness of health, safety, and environmental issues across Canada. CSSE is recognized as an objective voice for excellence in safety in workplaces and communities.

CSSE is a national organization, supporting the operation of local Chapters all across the country. Chapters provide local forums for information exchange and networking among safety practitioners. Through Chapter meetings and activities, members promote and enhance the profile of the profession in communities throughout Canada.

Our mission is to be the resource for professional development, knowledge and information exchange to our members, our profession and the Canadian public.

Strategic Directions - CSSE 2020

CSSE's strategic plan helps the Board guide the organization
towards the vision and establishes a decision-making framework to help the
Board stay on track throughout the planning cycle leading to the year
2020. The plan was built on the 2013
member needs survey, an online engagement with all members in May 2014 and
in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. Using this data, the Board outlined six Key Result Areas to guide the
organization's resources:

Connecting with Chapters, Members and Prospective Members: CSSE will have a diversity of communication
vehicles that meaningfully engage chapters, members and prospective members.

Defining the Profession: CSSE will collaboratively define the safety profession, which has been
embraced by safety practitioners, employers and other stakeholders.

Professional Development Innovation: CSSE will provide professional development
opportunities that are easily accessible and that are aligned with the
competencies of the safety profession.

Being the Voice of the Profession both Nationally and
Internationally: CSSE will be a trusted
as an objective, "go-to" organization on safety issues.

Research and Information Resource: CSSE will be a valued resource for safety
information that is timely and relevant to its members.

Governance,
Leadership and Succession: CSSE's
governance practices will effectively support the evolving needs of the
organization.

History

CSSE was founded in 1949 by a small group of dedicated individuals drawn together in the common cause of accident prevention. It grew from a provincially-based organization to become Canada's largest national and most established professional organization for health and safety practitioners. Today, we have over 5,000 members across Canada, the United States, and around the world working together to enhance the health, safety and environmental profession.

CSSE Staff

Wayne Glover

Board of Directors

Ethics Committee

Outreach Committee and projects

Conference Committee

Executive

Partnerships

Marketing

Governance Support

Financial Overview

Board Working Groups

Member Relations

Perry Ruehlen

NAOSH Week

NAOSH Week Launch Committee

Nominations Committee

Chapters

Practice Groups

Bill Stedwill

Education Committee

Instructor Development

Course curriculum

Karim Jiwan

Financials

Renzo Pella

Awards Committee

Terry Cunningham

Conference Committee

Conference logistics

Education contracts

Michael Reid

Communications and Committee Support

Social Media

Editorial Advisory Committee

Contact

CSSE & Beyond

Journal

Spotlight On...

Sheri Laudy

Education Support

CHSC Applications

Inquiries

CHSC Maintenance Program

CHSC Audit

Myra Chong

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Chargeback Preparation

Charles Ng

Membership, renewal and new members

Tammy White

Course Registrations

Conference Registrations

Weekly reports

Wil deGast

Career Depot

Website maintenance

IT support

Past CSSE Presidents

(If you can assist in filling in CSSE presidents prior to 1967, please contact us.)